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Table 2 Exercise intervention: descriptive information

From: Exercise volume and aerobic fitness in young adults: the Midwest Exercise Trial-2

 

400 kcal session−1

600 kcal session−1

Men

(n = 18)

Women

(n = 19)

Men

(n = 19)

Women

(n = 18)

EEEx (kcal session−1)

401.1 ± 6.4

402.4 ± 7.5

605.2 ± 8.9

602.4 ± 11.7

Exercise time (min session−1)

31 ± 6

48 ± 7

42 ± 8

63 ± 9

Exercise intensity (% HR max)

78 ± 4

80 ± 2

80 ± 1

79 ± 3

Sessions attended

92 %

92 %

91 %

92 %

  1. Values are mean ± standard deviation for months 4–10 of exercise training which excludes the 4 mo ramp-up period
  2. EEEx exercise energy expenditure, HR heart rate